Napheesa Collier humorously tried to claim the nickname “CC,” commonly associated with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, during a recent WNBA-related show. The Minnesota Lynx forward appeared alongside Clark as the captains for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, where their friendly rivalry and chemistry were evident. Collier’s joke about adopting Clark’s nickname immediately caught fans’ attention and led to a wave of amusing reactions across social media.
On the Thursday episode of A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe, Collier appeared as a guest while the show was airing during the WNBA preseason. Toward the end, Sue Bird teased Collier by suggesting she could be called “correspondent Collier” on the program since Collier would likely appear throughout various parts of the season. Seizing the moment, Collier quipped,
“I like that. Am I the new CC?” —Napheesa Collier
However, she quickly clarified the remark as a jest shortly after, telling fans not to take it seriously.
“I am just kidding. I am just kidding, fans. I am just joking. It’s a joke.” (Timestamp 1:08:32) —Napheesa Collier
Caitlin Clark’s Injury and Napheesa Collier’s Standout Season
While Caitlin Clark continues to recover from a groin injury that forced her out before the All-Star break—marking the second time she missed multiple games due to this issue—Napheesa Collier is enjoying the best stretch of her career. Collier has emerged as a frontrunner for the MVP award, putting up impressive statistics this season, including 23.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. This contrast highlights Collier’s rising influence on the court as Clark works toward regaining full health.
Humorous Bet Between All-Star Captains Adds to WNBA All-Star Game Excitement
The camaraderie between Clark and Collier was further highlighted by a funny off-court moment during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. The two stars, captains of opposing teams, engaged in a playful wager that added an entertaining dimension to the event. Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, hosts of the Twitch show StuBudz, captured the behind-the-scenes interaction, which quickly went viral among fans.
According to Collier’s recounting to Williams, the bet required Clark to take a shot for every four-point field goal made during the All-Star Game. Unbeknownst to Clark, a surprising 20 four-point shots were made between both teams, with Team Clark hitting eight and Team Collier sinking twelve. This outcome means Clark will have quite the drinking challenge when she decides to honor the bet, promising a memorable story for the WNBA community.
The timing of when Clark will complete the agreement remains open, but fans are eagerly anticipating the moment and requesting the footage from that event.